Son of judge assigned to Deutsche Bank-Epstein case murdered

NYT contributor Bari Weiss leaves the publication, accusing the outlet of performative journalism and having a hive-mind mentality. Plus, a federal judge denies Harvey Weinstein a $25 million settlement. Nearly two dozen states sue Education Secretary Betsy Devos for failing to protect students against predatory loans and for-profit colleges. Just days after being assigned the case investigating Deutsche Bank’s involvement with the late Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge’s son is shot and killed. … Read More >Son of judge assigned to Deutsche Bank-Epstein case murdered

Sex abuse survivors promised justice

Countless small businesses have clamored for federal PPP loans to support their livelihoods, yet billions of dollars are given instead to organizations like the Catholic Church and businesses closely tied to lawmakers. Also, former Army General James Grazioplene has pled guilty to years of sexually abusing his own daughter, Jennifer Elmore. … Read More >Sex abuse survivors promised justice

Outrage culture threatening real journalism

The world of journalism is under direct assault by naysayers left and right these days. Matt Taibbi’s latest publication is doing the rounds among news outlets, arguing that social media outrage is actively endangering honest reporting. Also, why won’t the Trump administration fess up about exactly where $500 billion of Covid-19 bailout funds have gone? … Read More >Outrage culture threatening real journalism

Congress profits by $158 million selling stocks amid pandemic

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos sued for seizing wages from student loan borrowers, violating provisions of the federal coronavirus relief bill. Also, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes faces sweeping criticism across social media for his coverage of Tara Reade’s sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden. Plus, payday lenders charge up to 800 percent interest during the pandemic. … Read More >Congress profits by $158 million selling stocks amid pandemic